Spring

Let the fun begin!

Explore A Season

Top 5 Spring Activities

Walleye Weekend

The walleye season opener has kicked off with a tournament the first full weekend in May for more than 35 years. Join in on this fun-filled family tournament. Register at opens in a new windowokobojichamber.com.

Bridges Bay Waterpark

Bridges Bay Resort and Waterpark is just the place to entertain stir-crazy kids and enjoy a weekend family getaway. Spend all day on the slides and cruising the lazy river. Once everyone is worn out, enjoy amazing flatbread pizza at the Water's Edge Grille and Bluewater Flatbread Pizza Co.

Fish Frenzy

The Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery offers free, informational tours to visitors during the annual spring fish-rearing season and is a popular destination for anyone seeking to view the aquariums that showcase the area's fish species.

Get Creative

Spring is the perfect time to explore your creative side. Sign up for an art or cooking class at the Pearson Lakes Art Center, join your family or friends at Kurio Kastle to paint pottery, or get a group together to Paint, Sip, and Create at Creative Spirits.

Hit the Links

With more than 82 unique holes, golfing opportunities are abundant in the Iowa Great Lakes. You can golf a different, well-manicured course every day! With such great courses, we look forward to an early spring every year!

Insider Tip

May weekends are a great time to explore all Okoboji has to offer. Great dining and shopping experiences abound with summer favorites reopening and stores filled to the brim with new summer merchandise.